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“Look at your own poverty welcome it cherish it don't be afraid share your death because thus you will share your love and your life” quote by Jean Vanier
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“Look at your own poverty welcome it cherish it don't be afraid share your death because thus you will share your love and your life”

Jean Vanier

About This Quote

Source Speech: Compassion in Action, Jean Vanier, 1990

Embracing personal poverty and mortality fosters humility, love, and a richer shared life.

In simple terms: Accepting poverty and death deepens love and life.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility through acceptance.

Themes

humility poverty mortality love life

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • personal reflection
  • end‑of‑life care
  • social work

Key Concepts

philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does acknowledging mortality change your priorities?
  • What practices help you embrace humility?
A Different Perspective

Confronting poverty can be psychologically taxing.

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